In the wild, ferns propagate via spores – which are then dispersed through the wind. You can mimic this at home. Start by ...

Though it may seem surprising since ferns don't flower and get pollinated, they actually reproduce through their spores. Consequently, very small, often unseen spores get released into the air.

The roots, stalks, and leaves of the familiar-looking fern are known as a sporophyte, which produces spores that are dispersed by the wind, which if successful will produce tiny new organisms.

If you look on the underside of the unfurling green fronds of a fern at certain times of the year, you might see small, brown circular structures called sori. These sori produce spores, which float ...

Jerry uses a long, sharp knife to cut out the leaf. It “allows me to get right into the base of the fern so you can get the entire piece out.” He dips the cut end in manuka honey to help prevent decay ...

Ferns are botanically very different to other plants in your garden. They don’t flower and so reproduce from spores rather than seeds. The spores are formed in spore casings - the small brown dots you ...

The fern creates large mats over the surface water ... And though the giant salvinia spores are sterile, meaning it typically can’t reproduce sexually, the plant is very successful at ...

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When you're propagating ferns, there are two common techniques. One is by spores, a sexual means of reproduction good for mass production. The second is asexually, by taking cuttings. Cuttings ...